Sushanth Patnaik is a serial innovator, entrepreneur, and inspirational speaker from Bhubaneswar, Odisha. A six-time recipient of the prestigious President of India Award, he has been recognized globally for his groundbreaking contributions to technology and social impact. At a remarkably young age, Sushant became one of the youngest speakers at TED-India, sharing his vision for a better, inclusive world. His journey as an innovator began with empathy: witnessing a paralyzed elderly man struggle to communicate, he was inspired to invent a breath-powered wheelchair, enabling mobility and dignity for the differently-abled. This invention marked the beginning of his lifelong mission—to harness deep tech for sustainable, human-centric solutions.